Usually I find movies date really badly. For instance, John Carpenter's
Halloween from 1978 is my favorite horror movie and although I like it
a lot, I must admit it's dated badly over the years. No doubt due to
the literally graphic changes in horror movies. I was thinking the same
thing of Body Heat before I stepped into it. I was aware of such
blessings it had been given, but kept in mind it was a product of the
early 80's. Surely I thought this must be dated by today's standard of
erotic dramas & thrillers. This was not the case.

This movie has somehow managed to bypass the aging mechanism that
movies succumb to. Twenty years after it's debut it still packs it's
erotic punch and twisted bag of lies and William Hurt and Kathleen
Turner are still the premiere duo of 'hot legs and ultra cool sleaze
bags'. I won't bother giving even a morsel of the story to you - this
is one you should walk into completely blind to better you viewing
experience. If you need more, check out the plot summary or read the
back of the movie box.

What I will talk about is the sex scenes. Erotica at it's cinematic
best without being crude or pornographic. In today's age of softcore
flicks on the video shelves and hardcore pornography conquering new
territory every day it's a refreshing change of pace to look back to a
movie made in the early 80's and witness such steaminess and tasteful
erotica. Not to misdirect your thoughts. This movie isn't solely about
sex, but it's a big part in a story of manipulation, money and deceit.
The story, the direction and the cast are fit for a picture frame with
Ted Danson and Mickey Rourke standing out amongst the supporting cast.
A highly recommended view.

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